Newspapers were modest single sheets because the printing press could not be used to print on both sides of a sheet of paper and interest in the form had not quite yet taken off.
My guess on this question would be : Cold War .During Cold War USSR and USA were investing huge money in defenses and military technology to show each other they are powerful. Though its called Cold 'War' there was no war. There were no fighting. Just show.
To make agricultural tools and to make chains for suspension bridges
B, they would provide food, homes, clothing, medical services & land to freed slaves
